Kyushu Electric Power CoKYSEY -8.16%69 Gross Margin % is 1.43% as of Mar. 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 5.16. GuruFocus rates KYSEY with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.75 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 403 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Kyushu Electric Power Co ranks worse than 85.86% on this metric.
Kyushu Electric Power Co (OTCPK:KYSEY) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Kyushu Electric Power Co had a gross margin of 1.43% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Kyushu Electric Power Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kyushu Electric Power Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Kyushu Electric Power Co's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Kyushu Electric Power Co Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Kyushu Electric Power Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kyushu Electric Power Co's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Kyushu Electric Power Co (KYSEY) has a Gross Margin % of 1.43% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kyushu Electric Power Co and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 5.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Kyushu Electric Power Co ranks #346 out of 403 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 85.9%.
Is Kyushu Electric Power Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Kyushu Electric Power Co's current Gross Margin % of 1.43% is 72% below median its 10-year median of 5.16. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. Kyushu Electric Power Co's value of 1.43% is 95.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kyushu Electric Power Co ranks #346 out of 403 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kyushu Electric Power Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kyushu Electric Power Co's Gross Margin % compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Kyushu Electric Power Co ranks #346 out of 403 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kyushu Electric Power Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. Kyushu Electric Power Co's value of 1.43% is 95.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.16 vs. the industry median of 31.35, Kyushu Electric Power Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 31.35, based on 403 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kyushu Electric Power Co's current Gross Margin % of 1.43% is 95.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kyushu Electric Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kyushu Electric Power Co's current Gross Margin % is 1.43%, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 5.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kyushu Electric Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyushu Electric Power Co (KYSEY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.75, compared to a current price of $10.53 — trading 8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 1.43%, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 5.16 and 95.4% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 31.35. Kyushu Electric Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kyushu Electric Power Co (KYSEY), the current Gross Margin % is 1.43% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Kyushu Electric Power Co (KYSEY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyushu Electric Power Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.53 is trading 8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.75.
GuruFocus considers Kyushu Electric Power Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KYSEY:
Gross Margin %: 1.43% (72% below median its 10-year median of 5.16)
GF Value™: $9.75 vs. price of $10.53 (8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 95.4% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#346 of 403)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KYSEY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kyushu Electric Power Co Inc is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the electric power business. Its operating segments include ICT Service Business, Other Energy Service Business, Overseas Business, Power Generation and Sales Business, Power Transmission and Distribution Business, Urban Development Business, and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Power generation and sales business segment, whose main business is the power generation and retail electricity business in Japan.
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